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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department has announced details of the upcoming Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation (ILEAP) on-site assessment to determine the Quincy Police Department’s eligibility for Tier Two Accreditation. The Tier Two program is ILEAP’s most rigorous assessment, comprised of 179 professional standards that are reflected in the police department’s operating policies and practices…
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At the risk of revealing my age, I remember a time in the mid-1990s when online spending comprised a tiny portion of the financial world. People predominantly used cash to buy things, and even when the world slowly started to move online, the people who began making this transition still used their bank cards to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army of Hannibal recently shared the success of its Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, which exceeded the initial fundraising goal of $125,000 by raising a record-breaking total of $142,695. This year’s campaign was led by chairs Jen and Shad Terrill and Shelby and Kassondra Terrill. The Red Kettle Christmas Campaign is The Salvation Army’s largest annual…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 Who was YOUR favorite Cartwright brother? Hoss, Adam or Little Joe? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,189 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is the second of three stops this week for The Daily Dirt Wayback Machine. We’re examining what we were watching…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Square 1838, LLC of Quincy sold a hotel/motel with two lots at 107 Washington in Pittsfield…
Read Full Article CHICAGO — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is accused of leading a criminal enterprise over nearly a decade, designed to enhance his political power and financial well-being. Michael McClain of Quincy, a former lawmaker and longtime lobbyist for ComEd, is also on trial and accused of acting as Madigan’s agent. CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Nearly four…
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Wednesday it has awarded $4.5 million to 12 groups across the state, funded through Gov. JB Pritzker’s 2024 Birth Equity Initiative. The grants, ranging from $100,000 to $700,000, were awarded through a competitive process and are designed to support innovative, community-based efforts that have the potential to…
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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe doubled down on his support for a state takeover of the St. Louis Police Department on Tuesday, telling lawmakers during his first State of the State address that crime in the city is “unacceptable.” He also waded carefully into the debate over abortion, stopping short of suggesting any rollback of reproductive…
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Beverly “Bev” J. Baker, 67, of Carthage, passed away at 3:18 am Monday, January 27, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Bev was born June 7, 1957, in Southampton, NY to Thomas “Tim” and Mary Lou (Carson) Collum. She graduated from East Hampton High School in 1975, where she was an active participant in…
Read Full Article Aaron Jenkins, 28, Quincy for DWLS and Fail to Reduce Speed.Tonya Whitenhurst, 46, Quincy for Suspended Reg and Uninsured Vehicle.Philip Mast 74, Quincy for Leaving the Scene of Accident.Jean L. Modesto Betemit, 18, Quincy for Shoplifting at Walmart (5211 Broadway). NTA 180Chrell E. Monroe, 36, Quincy for Fighting, Interfering, Peace Disturbance and Indecent Conduct at…
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Jerry L. “Joe” Schieferdecker, age 76, of Quincy and formerly of Payson, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:38 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Joe was born on October 16, 1948 in Quincy, a son of Kenneth L. and Emma F. Tyler Schieferdecker. On July 8, 1967 Joe married Doris Reckers at Grace Methodist Church…
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PAYSON, Ill. — A gun was found in a restroom at Payson-Seymour High School Tuesday night during a basketball game. An Adams County Sheriff’s deputy was at the game working an extra duty assignment and was told that an unattended gun was in a restroom at the school. The deputy recovered the firearm in question…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two Hannibal women are in the Marion Co. Jail after an investigation into shots being fired near Munger Lane and Jericho Road. On Tuesday, the 10th Judicial District Court of Marion County issued warrants for Jasmine R Hayes, 33 of Hannibal, and India A Williams, 22 of Hannibal, charging them with unlawful…
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Gov. Pritzker’s office detailed all of the impacted programs: Access Issues for Federal Funding Portals Despite official information from the federal government stating that programs that provide assistance directly to individuals will not be impacted, state agencies and partner organizations reported issues accessing payment systems throughout the day on January 28. Federal officials have not…
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QUINCY — The Veterans’ Home at Quincy officially welcomed its first residents into the newly constructed independent living domiciliary on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s transformation. The move-in is the latest step in a comprehensive $300 million investment that includes 80 independent living rooms and a 210-bed skilled care center opening later…
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I am writing to share an important and deeply personal story with Muddy River News readers. Recently, I had the opportunity to be a guest on “What Came Next,” a true crime podcast. I spoke about the tragic murder of my sister, Amanda Folker, in Quincy and the subsequent release of her killer. On Sept.…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 Well, there were at least three that never watched in the Eighinger household … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,188 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Remember back when watching TV was simple? Back in the days when there were just three networks and we…
Read Full Article Keegan Nebe, 25, 725 S. 15th for possession of a controlled substance at 8th and Elm. Lodged 161/147Stephanie Brown, 25, 1614 N. 2nd for possession of a controlled substance at 8th and Elm. Lodged 161/147Ophia Poole, 32, 4408 Michael St. for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 6th and Jefferson. 169Desirae Arch,…
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MACOMB, Ill. – A Bushnell teen will spend 30 years in prison for killing his father in 2023. In a sentencing Tuesday afternoon in McDonough County Circuit Court, Davin Purden, 19, received a 30-year sentence from Judge Nigel Graham. Davin Purden was one of two teenagers charged in the June 2023 shooting death of Davin’s…
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QUINCY — Local law enforcement is warning the public about a phone scam that is calling for people to pay fines they don’t have. Both the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Quincy Police Department sent out news releases Tuesday warning the public that scammers are offering to take payments over the phone for the fines…
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